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Hi Guys,

I'm new here and just getting to know ImageMagick and what can be done with it. I have a project where I'm trying to find a solution to convert vector file formats like .eps, .ai or pdf into separate 24bit .png files...basically the idea is to have the elements (paths) of vector image into separate .png files (and hopefully even get their position on the canvas). Is this any way possible with ImageMagick and do you know any other solution to make this happen?

Thanks,
Bob

I think that ImageMagick is not suitable for this task, as this requires filtering the vector objects within the original files. IM is basically a raster image processor. You will probably have to use one of the dedicated EPS/PS/PDF manipulation programs for this task, which are rarely free of charge.

Ghostscript program is what does this VERY COMPLEX task, but how accessible its internal handling (or secondary modules), to get coordinate information, or control and separate various elements, I have no idea.